New England Sports Field Management Association | Fall 2026
This issue covers synthetic vs. organic approaches in the sustainability of athletic fields. Also previews the upcoming Sports Field Forum and more !
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Departments
President’s MessageNE-SFMA News
The application period for SFMA’s Field of the Year (FOY) Awards is officially open!
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By Dante Filadoro |
A recent UMass Stockbridge graduate shares details of the experience working on the field crew for the World Cup at Boston Stadium.
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Preview the Sports Field Forum coming to Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 !
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Q & A with James Lappetito, Head Sports Turf Manager at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT.
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By Dr. William M. Dest, University of Connecticut – Storrs | and Dr. J. Scott Ebdon, Emeritus Professor, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
When traffic (wear) tolerance is the priority for turf managers, then the synthetic program offers a major advantage over the organic approach.
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By Gary Sykes | NERTF Executive Director
An update on projects funded for 2026 by the New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation.
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